PASTA SHELLS WITH GROUND BEEF

Ingredients

• Ground beef: 1.5 Pound
• 1 medium clove of garlic
• Black pepper to taste
• Sazon perfecta seasoning
• Medium-sized pasta shells: 2 cups
• Vegetable oil: 1/4 cup
• Water: 4 cups
• Granulated knorr chicken bouillon: 2 tablespoons
• Granulated knorr tomato bouillon: 4 tablespoons
• Serrano chiles: 3, finely diced
• Half of a medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 can of Rotel
• Fresh cilantro: a handful, finely chopped
• Garlic and onion powder to taste
• Red sazon: 2 packets
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions

Begin by browning the ground beef in a skillet, seasoned with chopped garlic, black pepper, and Sazon perfecta seasoning.

Simultaneously, brown the pasta shells in another pan with 1/4 cup of vegetable oil, much like you would do with rice-a-Roni, until they attain a slightly golden color.

Once the beef is browned, drain any excess grease and incorporate it into the pan with the browned pasta shells.

Now, pour in the water, followed by granulated knorr chicken bouillon, diced serrano chiles, granulated knorr tomato bouillon, chopped onion, a can of Rotel, a handful of freshly chopped cilantro, red Sazon packets, and a bay leaf.

Season this mix with garlic and onion powder as per your preference, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Cover the pan and let it cook over medium-high heat until the pasta shells become al dente.

Once cooked to perfection, serve immediately and savor the delightful flavors of your homemade dish. Enjoy!